Winter Buddha Bowl

If you couldn’t tell, I love Buddha Bowls. I have my semi-famous Vegan Buddha Bowl, my Curry Chickpeas Buddha Bowl, and now this Winter Buddha Bowl. The reason I love these meals-in-a-bowl so much is probably because they’re what I eat most often. I hadn’t really heard of “bowl food” until I went vegan, but when I discovered them, it was one of those “Where have you been all my life?!!” moments. It’s just so easy to throw whatever you have in the fridge in the biggest bowl you have and chow down. Most of the time, my bowls consist of some sort of greens, a carb (oftentimes pasta), some roasted veggies, topped with nuts and seeds, with either a homemade sauce or a vegan salad dressing.

But you didn’t come here to read about what I like to eat, right? Let’s talk Winter Buddha Bowl.

When I was developing the recipe for this bowl, I knew I wanted to create something vibrantly colorful in contrast to the bleak winter landscape outside. But how to make your couscous pink?? The answer is simple —> shredded beets. You just toss them in with the couscous and the beet juice turns everything a pink!! You could try this trick with any neutral colored food, really – get your kids to eat cauliflower by turning it pink! The possibilities are endless.

Then, we have some other winter produce staples – carrots and kale – to round out the bowl. Topped with a mouthwatering herby tahini sauce, you’ll gobble up this bowl before you even have a chance to take a picture for Instagram (this may or may not have happened to me….). I hope you all love this Winter Buddha Bowl as much as I do!!

Herby Tahini Sauce

In a blender, combine all sauce ingredients. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.

Putting It All Together

Take out two large bowls. Portion out half the couscous and carrots into one bowl, the remaining halves in the other. Add in as much falafel and greens as you like. Top everything with the herby tahini sauce, and garnish with pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds if desired.

Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

The recipe for the winter kale falafel can be found here. But if you don't feel like making falafel, no worries - you can use store-bought or just omit. If using kale, be sure to "massage" the leaves with a little lemon juice and olive oil before serving - it tenderizes the greens and makes them much easier to digest! Any other greens would work too, like spinach or a mesclun blend.

P.S.

If you make this recipe and post it on Instagram, be sure to tag me @wellandfull and #wellandfull so I can see! I love seeing your takes on my recipes :)

Sarah

PINK!!! I am a big bowl-of-food fan too, and even moreso when there is a vibrantly pink component involved. It’s crazy that food can be that bright and be healthy and natural, isn’t it? Beets are amazing! And those carrots (while not pink) sound amazing too, I love paprika. I don’t think I would forget to take the IG pic, I think I would probably be too anxious to dive in to even bother styling it nicely for one–just gimme a fork already :)

Sarah

This looks beyond delicious!! Such a gorgeous bowl of goodness! And thanks for reminding me – a few years ago I often used to make a salad with quinoa and cooked beets, but had almost forgotten about that trick! Happy new year Sarah!

Sarah

omg!! looks amazing. i love buddha bowls too and have been making them a lot of late because it’s so hot and I can’t be bothered to stand around a hot stove and cook for ages. definitely have to try out those falafel as well – one of my all time favourite savoury foods! Xx

This looks so tasty, The thought of falafel and the buddha bowl makes my mouth water and the salad greens will add some more crunch, which you know I love. Can’t wait to try it! How much did the ingredients cost?

Sarah

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